Finding the Third Proportional to 193,538 and 290,307
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Solution
The third proportional to 193,538 and 290,307 is: 435,460.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,538 : 290,307 = 290,307 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,538/290,307 = 290,307/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,538x = 290,307 × 290,307 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,538x = 84,278,154,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,278,154,249/193,538 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 435,460.50
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